Canada Goose’s first China store draws eager crowds

BEIJING: Large crowds have flocked to Canada Goose’s new outdoor wear store in downtown Beijing, its first in mainland China, since its opening on Friday, despite sub-freezing temperatures and a chill in bilateral ties.

A long line of shoppers swaddled in thick winter coats were queuing outside the two-storey store yesterday afternoon, with waiting times for a quick peek at Canada Goose’s 9,000 yuan (US$1,300) parkas requiring an hour or more.